Chapter Forty-Six
“Get down!” Erik shouted, throwing himself to the floor.
He didn’t recognize the explosive device, but the terrorist obviously thought it was powerful enough to take them both out.
Their vests wouldn’t do anything to protect them from an explosion.
Jia dropped her rifle, slumped to the floor, and covered her head with her hands. After a few seconds, she cleared her throat, her voice muffled. “You’re more of an expert than I am, but shouldn’t something have exploded by now?” She lifted her head, a confused look on her face.
Erik peeked around the corner. The terrorist’s device lay by his body.
“A dud. Huh. Okay. I’ll take it.” He stood and slung his rifle over his shoulder, blowing out a breath. He walked over and leaned down, peering at the device. “I don’t think th
